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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,227.54, 829,707.42 and 343,099.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,227.54, 829,707.42 and 343,099.34 is: 473,484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,227.54 : 829,707.42 = 343,099.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,227.54/829,707.42 = 343,099.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,227.54x = 829,707.42 × 343,099.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,227.54x = 284,672,068,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,672,068,195.10/601,227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,484.75

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